Our Open Day is for anyone of any age and level, who might be interested in giving bowls a try. The day will consist of a brief introduction to..... more >

Vine Hill Drive, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, Northants NN10 8EF

Sun 26 May 24

The Importance of Being Earnest

Everybody loves Ernest. In fact, Cecily and Gwendolen are both engaged to Ernest. The only trouble is, he doesn’t exist. Or does he…?... more >

Denton Village Hall NN7 1DT

Sun 26 May 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Northamptonshire

Outdoor Singles Social Mixer at Pitsford Water for ages 40+

Embark on a delightful outdoor singles social mixer at Pitsford Reservoir on Sunday 26th May from 2 pm until around 5 pm... more >

Brixworth country park car park NN6 9DG

Sun 26 May 24

Newnham Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

You are so welcome to Newnham. Five plant-lover gardens inc a new garden opening this yr, all set in our beautiful old village nestled in the..... more >

Newnham Gardens, Daventry NN11 3HF

Sun 26 May 24

Northampton and Lamport Railway - Strawberries and Steam

Steam train rides* with complimentary strawberries and cream for all visitors. Buffet open serving hot and cold drinks, snacks and freshly..... more >

Northampton and Lamport Railway NN6 8BA

Sun 26 May 24

Irchester Bowling Club Open Day 2024

As part of the Bowls Big Weekend, which is taking place all over the County Irchester Bowling Club Open Day 10am - 3pm FREE Taster Session with... more >

110 High Street, Irchester NN29 7AB

Sat 25 May 24

Bowls Big Weekend 2024

Bowls Clubs throughout the County are holding FREE Open Days During the May Bank Holiday weekend Sat 25th / Sun 26th May Come along and join the... more >

Throughout Northamptonshire NN29 7AB

Sat 25 May 24

Crick Boat Show

The 2024 Crick Boat Show, Britain's biggest inland waterways festival, will showcase the inland waterways industry with 200 exhibitors from... more >

Crick Marina, West Haddon Road, near Daventry NN6 7SQ

Sat 25 May 24

Cidery Tour at Saxby’s Cider Saturday 25th May at 2pm

Over 18s only on this tour, please. Entrance is just £20 per person which includes a welcome drink, a talk on the history of how Saxby’s Cider..... more >

Grange Farm, Farndish near Wellingborough NN29 7HJ

Sat 25 May 24

Finedon Town Bowls Club

FREE EVENT Come along and give bowls a try Fun for all the family All equipment supplied Flat soled Footwear essential more >

Wellingborough Road, Finedon NN9 5JT

Sat 25 May 24

Kettering Lodge Bowling Club

OPEN DAYS ALL AGES WELCOME ALL EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED PLEASE WEAR FLAT FOOTWEAR more >

Northampton Road, Kettering, Northants NN15 7JU

Sat 25 May 24

Early Summer Coffee Morning with The Nene River Valley Trust

Campaigns sub committee members will be on hand to explain more about past and current resolutions. With our Clean Rivers resolution in mind, Molly..... more >

WI House, 71 Park View, Moulton, Northampton NN3 7UZ

Fri 24 May 24

Singles Italian evening at an authentic Italian Restaurant

Welcome to New Connections event: Bringing People Together the Old-Fashioned Way Indulge in a delectable Singles Mixer at an authentic Italian... more >

Autentica trattoria restaurant, Harborough Rd, Desborough, Kettering NN14 2UG

Fri 24 May 24

Seedling

Seedling returns to Northampton and Corby this Spring with Helen Crevel’s original audio piece now installed alongside a new audio piece for children... more >

Corby – Willow Place, Town Centre, Allied House, Spencer Court, Corby NN17 1NU

Fri 24 May 24

General Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

MAIN SOCIETY AGM. NNHS members are encouraged to attend to contribute in the running of their society. more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Thu 23 May 24

Archaeology/History Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

THE TAYLOR MEMORIAL HALL CASTILIAN STREET NORTHAMPTON. Designed by Alexander Ellis Anderson (1866-1935), the Taylor Memorial Hall, a Grade ll listed..... more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Thu 23 May 24

Easton on the Hill Annual Gala and Beer Festival

Our 16th Annual Gala- a 5 day festival of entertainment and fun for all the family. In aid of village organisations, the community combines with our..... more >

In and around The Blue Bell Pub, 9 High Street, Easton on the Hill PE9 3LR

Thu 23 May 24

The FIA Main Event

FIA/FIM Main Event Fri 24th to Mon 27th May 2024 FIA European Drag Racing Championships Inc FIM Europe Drag Bikes Round 1 of the FIA/FIM... more >

Santa Pod Raceway, airfield Road, Podington, Northants, NN29 7XA NN29 7DX

Thu 23 May 24

Photography Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

PHOTOGRAPHIC PRACTICALNIGHT We will be taking advantage of the long evenings to dosome outdoor photography. Location to be advised. more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Wed 22 May 24

Microscopy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

DIATOMS by Mike Gibson. Diatoms are microscopic organisms with a silicified cell wall that are found widely in ponds, rivers etc... more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Tue 21 May 24

Maidwell Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

A friendly village with horses exercising daily and often sheep being herded through. The gardens opening are varied with many flowering plants and..... more >

Maidwell Gardens, Northampton NN6 9JF

Sun 19 May 24

Little Brington Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Seven wonderful gardens in the historic village of Little Brington, nestled in the Northamptonshire farmlands will open for the NGS... more >

Little Brington Gardens, Northampton NN7 4HS

Sun 19 May 24

Oaklea - Open Garden for NGS

An interesting and deceptive garden featuring courtyard area with succulents, seasonal pots, troughs and baskets... more >

Oaklea, Irchester NN29 7DF

Sun 19 May 24

Dene Lodge - Open Garden for NGS

An established garden sloping downward from east to west with many trees, shrubs, roses, perennials and bulbs... more >

Dene Lodge, Kettering NN16 9JE

Sun 19 May 24

Thrapston Bowls Club - OPEN DAY

Thrapston Bowls Club are holding an OPEN DAY All visitors very welcome FREE Come along & give lawn bowls a try Equipment supplied Flat... more >

Market Road Thrapston Northamptonshire NN14 4JU

Sun 19 May 24

Badby Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Delightful hilly village with attractive old houses of golden coloured Hornton stone, set around a C14 church and two village greens (no through... more >

Badby Gardens, Daventry NN11 3AR

Sun 19 May 24

1 Hinwick Close - Open Garden for NGS

In the past 15 yrs Pat and Snowy have transformed this space into a wildlife haven. The garden has numerous influences; seaside, woodland and English..... more >

1 Hinwick Close, Kettering NN15 6GB

Sun 19 May 24

Evenley Wood Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Set among the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, our unique 60 acre private woodland garden has a large and notable collection of plants, trees,... more >

Evenley Wood Garden, Brackley NN13 5SH

Sat 18 May 24

Craft and Gift Market at the Tithe Barn, Wellingborough

Come and browse our exciting range of over 20 craft and gift stalls. Come and marvel at hand created goods; jewellery, crochet accessories, toys,..... more >

Burystead Road, Wellingborough NN8 1AH

Sat 18 May 24

St. Barnabas Church Fayre

All our usual stalls - White elephant, clothing, craft, find the railway station, jams & marmalades, jigsaws, plants and big raffle... more >

College Street, WELLINGBOROUGH NN8 3HF

Sat 18 May 24

V W Breakout

VW Breakout Fri 17th to Sun 19th May 2024 Family Friendly VW Weekender! A three-day relaxed VW Festival with all the elements of the shows we all..... more >

Santa Pod Raceway, airfield Road, Podington, Northants, NN29 7XA NN29 7DX

Fri 17 May 24

Geology Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

THE STORY OF AMBER. Amber has been known about since at least the fourth century BCE. In this talk Sue Barker will explore the origin of amber and..... more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Thu 16 May 24

Health & Wellbeing Talk - Reframing the Menopause

Come and join us for an informative presentation about reframing the menopause with Lisa Shefchick a Wellbeing and Self Nurture Coach from Pink... more >

Duston Community Centre Pendle Road NN5 6DT

Thu 16 May 24

Photography Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

CORNWALL CUP - FINAL The round where the winners from the previous three rounds of our natural history images competition battle for the annual... more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Wed 15 May 24

Curation Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

EXPLORING THE SOCIETY'S COLLECTIONS. The society has a number of important collections including - butterflies, shells, eggs, sands, microscope..... more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Mon 13 May 24

Astronomy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

LECTURE TOPIC TO BE ADVISED. Lecture by Dr Steve Barrett, a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Physics Liverpool University, Winner of the..... more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Mon 13 May 24

Greywalls - Open Garden for NGS

Greywalls is an old vicarage set in 2 acres of relaxed country gardens planted for year-round interest... more >

Greywalls, nr Wellingborough NN29 7HJ

Sun 12 May 24

Jap Show

A car show where it doesn’t matter whether you drive a modified Nissan Micra or a performance race-spec Evo, ride a GSXR or a Yamaha R1, all Japanese... more >

Santa Pod Raceway, airfield Road, Podington, Northants, NN29 7XA NN29 7DX

Sun 12 May 24

An Evening of Burlesque

Roll up, roll up. . . a scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment – the UK’s longest running burlesque show – is back touring the nation... more >

Royal & Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Road Northampton NN1 1DP

Sat 11 May 24

Night of the Stars with Sandy Smith

We welcome back Sandy Smith with her Sell-Out Show of Night of the Stars. Don't miss this return visit!... more >

The Playhouse Theatre Northampton, 115 Clare Street Northampton NN1 3JA

Fri 10 May 24

Ravensthorpe Nursery - Open Garden for NGS

Approx 1 acre garden wrapped around the nursery with beautiful views. Planted with many unusual shrubs and herbaceous perennials over the last 30+..... more >

Ravensthorpe Nursery, Ravensthorpe NN6 8ES

Fri 10 May 24

General Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

GEORGE CLARIDGE DRUCE George was a Northamptonian who was a man of many skills, including - chemist, author of botanical books, Mayor of Oxford and... more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Thu 9 May 24

Photography Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

BEXLEY AV GROUP by Roger Stevens ARPS DPAGB. Roger will present a number of short AV’s including some natural history... more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Wed 8 May 24

Microscopy Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

TRICHOMES by Mike Asquith. The plant world has an immense range of Trichomes, most of them easy to image under the light microscope... more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Tue 7 May 24

Titchmarsh House - Open Garden for NGS

The gardens are spread over 4½ acres with formal and wild areas, a hedged quiet garden, and inc collections of naturalised bulbs, irises, peonies,... more >

Titchmarsh House, Titchmarsh NN14 3DA

Mon 6 May 24

136 High Street - Open Garden for NGS

Large garden developed by the current owners over the past 20 yrs. Various different planting habitats inc areas designed for shade, sun and..... more >

136 High Street, Irchester NN29 7AB

Sun 5 May 24

Meteorology Section Northamptonshire Natural History Society

THE LAST MONTH’S WEATHER A look at recent weather events and trends and a chance to discuss any metrological subjects put forward by those present. more >

The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castillian Terrace, Northampton NN1 1LD

Sun 5 May 24

Great Brington Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Great Brington is proud of over 28 yrs association with the NGS and arguably one of the most successful one day scheme events in the county... more >

Great Brington Gardens, Northampton NN7 4JJ

Sun 5 May 24

East Midlands Steam and Country Show - Craft Marquee

Craft Marquee at a very popular event Footfall 10 to 20K. The event follows on from another event that ran for over 40 years The show is based on..... more >

Lancaster Farm, Higham Ferrers NN10 8LB

Sat 4 May 24

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Things to do around Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire is a county in England, that has a lot to offer for anyone looking for a fun and memorable day out. Whether you want to immerse yourself in the history and culture of the county, enjoy the natural beauty of the countryside and the parks, or have some adrenaline-filled adventures, Northamptonshire has something for everyone. Here are some of the top things to do in Northamptonshire:
- Experience the thrill of racing, karting, trampoline parks, and more at Silverstone Circuit¹, TeamSport Indoor Karting², RedKangaroo Northampton, and Whilton Mill Karting and Outdoor Activities. These are great places to have some friendly competition and burn off some energy.
- Learn about the history and legends of Northamptonshire at the Althorp House, the Rockingham Castle, the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, and the Northampton Treasure Trail. These are fascinating places to see artefacts, jewels, paintings, and stories from different periods and cultures.
- Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of nature at the Catanger Llamas, the Coton Manor Garden, the Stanwick Lakes, and the Nene Valley Railway. These are lovely places to see a variety of animals, plants, and scenery, and have a relaxing picnic or a leisurely train ride.
- Have some fun and creativity at the Icarus Falconry, the Virtual Aerospace, the Trapp'd Escape Rooms, and the Royal & Derngate Theatre. These are fun places to enjoy the immersive games, explore the aviation history, solve puzzles and escape rooms, and watch the latest shows and performances.
Northamptonshire is a great place for a day out or a weekend getaway. With so many attractions and activities to choose from, you'll never run out of things to do in Northamptonshire. Book your tickets online and start planning your adventure today.